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New Westminster COVID-19 case count drops again

New Westminster COVID-19 case count drops again

Just eight new local cases were officially recorded last week.
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations lowest since June

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations lowest since June

Another 33 people are said to have died while infected with COVID-19
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Volunteers sought as Metro Vancouver non-profit predicts spike in kids' program demand

Volunteers sought as Metro Vancouver non-profit predicts spike in kids' program demand

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver serves more than 1,000 kids, but it could take three years for one of them to be matched with a mentor.
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Semi-conscious at the wheel of a stolen vehicle? Don't drive

Semi-conscious at the wheel of a stolen vehicle? Don't drive

New Westminster police took a suspect safely into custody after a Wednesday night call in Sapperton.
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Scholarship helps BCIT student bust 'man's job' stigma

Scholarship helps BCIT student bust 'man's job' stigma

Trades Discovery for Women program opened doors for this New Westminster resident — and a $2,500 scholarship is an added boost.
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New West supports efforts to combat sexualized violence-prevention training

New West supports efforts to combat sexualized violence-prevention training

New Westminster asking province to update Serving it Right curriculum to educate people about taking action to prevent sexualized violence
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Enjoy some Poetry in the Park in New Westminster tonight

Enjoy some Poetry in the Park in New Westminster tonight

Poetry in the Park finale in Queen's Park on Aug. 31
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Though partially sighted, this New West resident has painted over 100 rocks to support Ukraine

Though partially sighted, this New West resident has painted over 100 rocks to support Ukraine

Kristy Kassie is partially sighted, but that hasn't stopped her from painting sunflowers on rocks to support Ukraine — thanks to 'Your Eyes My Vision' project that connects sighted facilitators with people who are blind.
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Former New West city councillor waits over an hour for ambulance after having a stroke

Former New West city councillor waits over an hour for ambulance after having a stroke

Lorrie Williams is recovering in hospital from a recent stroke, but family and friends say a long ambulance wait may have contributed to her paralysis
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Booze purchase limits to remain in effect in B.C.

Booze purchase limits to remain in effect in B.C.

Restaurant owners have been told to expect another month of a strained booze supply.
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